Montecristo Especial Cigar - 1 Single

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Description Ref # MO0800

Length: 7 1/2" 
Ring Gauge: 38 
Strength: Medium to Full
Packaging:
 1 Single Cigar

Vitola: Lancero
Smoking Time: 1 hour
Other Cigars in this Vitola: Cohiba Lancero

Montecristo is the best known and probably most appreciated brand of Habanos throughout the world. It forms the benchmark for many Habanos smokers against which other brands are judged. 

The name comes from the hero of Alexandre Dumas' famous novel 'The Count of Montecristo,' which was a firm favourite when read by the Lector to the Torcedores (cigar makers) at the factory where it was founded in 1935. 

The original Montecristo range of sizes was composed of a narrow assortment numbered from 1 to 5. Today it consists of a wide variety of vitolas to cover every level of the cigar enthusiast's needs. 

Montecristo's perfectly balanced blends are created exclusively with selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone, home of the finest tobaccos in the world. 

Tasting Notes

The pre-lit aroma of this cigar was somewhat earthy and the when the lit the draw was perfect; exactly how a cigar should be. The sweet/spicy taste developed into sweet, vanilla pod flavours. A truly flawless cigar.

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90 / 100

"...A rustic-looking panetela with a notably firm draw. It's a rich and nutty smoke with a toasted undertone and hints of coffee bean..."

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by Austin on Tuesday 01 March, 2022
The mid-late 2018 boxes have been particularly amazing and well-constructed. They tend to draw far more easily and consistently than in the past these days. Sometimes a little firm on the draw, as is kind of how they should be really, but still producing plenty of smoke and the flavours are all there. Rich, complex and showing great legs for aging. Predominantly woodsy, creamy coffee, baking chocolate, gingerbread and hints of cinnamon and citrus. They start mellow and subtle and slowly develop through the length of the cigar to the darker flavours. Still some power in the final third but smoked to the nub before getting at all hot. Magnificent cigars, often overlooked along with the also excellent Especial No.2.
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by Phillip on Sunday 14 November, 2021
The Montecristo especial has always been a favourite of mine. However... From my experience, the Montecristo Especial is a risky cigar. It is a 50% chance it smokes and has a 50% chance of being plugged. On the 30/11/2020 i purchased a Montecristo especial from cgarsltd for £21.19. On the 14/11/2021 the Montecristo Especial from cgarsltd is priced at £29.99. The Montecristo Especial from cgarsltd is a risky 50/50 and now over priced. Weekends in Barcelona... book a cheap flight and you will find all cgarsltd Cubans at half the price.
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by David on Monday 06 April, 2020
Lanceros are getting popular again more and more again and this is not an exception. Great colder experience montecristo cigar. Smooth, earthy, leathery and coffee notes. David - C.Gars Ltd Cigar Ambassador
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by Max on Tuesday 24 July, 2012
I'm not a huge fan of Monticristo's and these didn't do anything for that opinion. The ash only held for less than half an inch and fell on me at least 3 times. The draw was very hard and the taste is nowhere near that of a Cohiba siglo IV which is a similar size cigar. Rather disappointed for the price of this cigar. It's looks mighty classy though.
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by ArchivedCgarsReviews on Saturday 03 November, 2007
Im not a fan of smaller ring gauges but, Ill make an exception in this case. The wrapper was silky and smooth. The draw was excellent with a good volume of smoke. There are hints of cedar, chocolate, spice, and leather. The finish was long and very pleasent. written by Michael
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